Hi everyone! I just read my first chapter over and I must admit, it's not my greatest. I'm sorry! I haven't been adding a bunch of chapters recently because I've been busy working in the corn all summer. Anyway, what you are all here for, my second chapter! (Sorry its short again!) I hope you all enjoy and leave me some feedback! - A
I wake up with excitement. Today is Friday! FINALLY! I go to the bathroom, take a quick shower, get dressed and head downstairs for breakfast. Both mom and dad have a day off work to take me to Diagon Ally. I walk into the kitchen and see them cooking food. It smells like bacon and eggs! Yes! My favorite! I automatically go to my usual spot and wait for the food to be ready. Looking outside I see our neighbors walking their dogs.
"Hungry, Kara?" My dad walks towards me with a plate filled with food, smiling.
"Of course!" I roll my eyes and start my meal. My parents soon join me and we eat in silence. That's what I love about my family, we don't always need to fill the silence and its never awkward. After we finish eating, we clean the dishes and tidy up the kitchen.
"So," My dad drys his hands off, "when are we heading out?" He turns his attention to me.
"Anytime you're ready! I have to get all my school supplies before we meet Mackenzie at 12."
"Well, lets us get dressed and we can head out."
I follow behind my parents as we make our way up the stairs. I go into my bedroom, grab my school list and bag, then head downstairs. By the time I put my shoes on, my parents are ready. After an hour drive of singing songs and reading, we make it to The Leaky Cauldron and go inside. Since it was Friday the pub was pretty busy, even for this early time of day.
"You don't have to come with me if you don't want to?" I look at both my parents and see them look relieved. I mean, I am 15 and can handle myself! And I also don't want to be embarrassed.
"If you don't need us, we can just wait in here for you and Mackenzie?" My mom says sitting down at a table for four.
"Thank you!" I smile and almost run out of the pub and into Diagon Ally.
No matter how many times I come here, it shocks me. It's a beautiful place. Maybe not the cleanest but still beautiful. I pull out my list from my bag and look for all the stores I needed. I decided to go to Madam Malkin's and get some new robes since I grew a few inches taller over the break. After getting pinned a couple of times, I finally left with my new robes and uniform. Glad that's over with. I then went to Scribbulus Writing Instruments for some new stationery items, Slug & Jiggers Apothecary for some much-needed potion ingredients and stopped in the Owl Emporium to get Arwen some treats. I took my time walking by Quality Quidditch Supplies to get a peak of the new equipment, knowing I didn't really need anything from there, sadly. And finally made my way towards Flourish and Blotts. While walking in, I grab out the book list I made. This year I was taking 9 classes in total. They are Transfiguration, Charms, Potions, History of Magic, DADA, Astronomy, and Herbology. (All the required classes) And my two electives are Study of Ancient Runes and Care of Magical Creatures. A total of 12 books. Amazing!
The store was quite full, but I manage to make my way to the front desk behind a tall boy with dark hair. I waited patiently, he seemed to need a lot of books too. Suddenly out of nowhere, he turned around with all his books in hand and bumped into me. We both fell back onto our butts and his books dropped to the floor. Shit. I quickly got up and started gathering his books, he did the same. We both stand up and I hand him his book muttering "sorry" under my breath. All the books were for classes at Hogwarts, maybe I know who he is? We caught each other's eyes and I instantly froze. Nope! I have never seen him ever, and I know this because I would have remembered. He has light blue eyes with a hint of yellow. I couldn't stop staring into his eyes. God, they were perfect. I finally broke eye contact, not wanting to make him uncomfortable or look stupid myself.
"It's my fault, I should have looked before I turned around in this busy place.." His voice was husky and deep. He ran his free hand into his dark hair. Okay... Woah. I never usually react this way when I met a guy but he is definitely an exception. He was really, and I mean reallygood looking. "Sorry." He chuckled. It was music to my ears, no joke.
"Yeah.." I said breathily. I cleared my throat and shook my head. "No problem." I say with more confidence. He gave me a small smile before walking away. After taking a minute to pull myself together, I move up towards the counter and hand my list to the manager, giving him a small smile myself.
"Ahh Kara Prince, it's lovely to see you. How may I help you today?" Adam says. I come into this store as much as I can, so I'm a frequent customer.
"Just some books for school, you don't mind helping me?" I look to a loud group of girls who look like they were having trouble finding what they needed.
"Trust me, I rather help my favorite customer." He finally looks down at my list and then back to me with his eyebrows raised. "Some books?"
"Yeah.." I tuck a piece of hair behind my ear. "Er... lots of classes this year." I shrug my shoulders.
"Well, give me a minute... or two and I'll have them ready." Before I can respond, Adam goes to the storage room to get my books. I guess he's in a hurry with all of these people. I looked behind me, hoping to catch a glimpse of the boy but find Mack instead.
"Mack?" She looks up from her books and her eyes pop!
"Kara! Oh my gosh, I didn't even realize it was you!" Mackenzie pulls me into an awkward hug with her books between us. "You cut your hair? And you got taller too!" At the mention of my new haircut, I push my hair back. I only got a couple of inches off and it fell a little short to my elbows.
"Yeah, I got it cut a couple of weeks ago..." I pull away and smile at her. God, I missed her. "Oh! Am I late to meeting up in the leaky cauldron? I haven't been watching the time, sorry."
"Oh gosh no! I just needed to get my books. We still have a half hour left."
"Maybe we should stop at the Quidditch Supplies Store?" I raise my eyebrows and hope she agrees.
"Obviously! I was wanting to buy a new broom actually.." she shifted from one foot to the other.
"Really! Wow, if you got a new broom it would really help us win the cup this year!" Mackenzie played Seeker and me, Chaser. I absolutely loved playing with my best friend. Before she could respond Adam cleared his throat and put the pile of books on the counter.
"Here you go, Kara." I paid for my books and waited for Mack. While we made our way to the Quidditch store, she told me her news about becoming Prefect. It resulted in me screaming and catching everyone's attention. We rushed in and laughed.
"So, what broom did you have in mind?" I got really excited! We moved over to the broom display and I was in awe.
"I was thinking the Nimbus 1000?" She looked at it with a hopeful look.
"That would be amazing! I was hoping to get a new broom as well." Last year I broke my broom in the last match against Slytherin. I was depressed after that. All summer I had to practice on a Cleansweep Six. "Would you mind if we got the same broom?" I looked over at Mack, biting my lip. I guess she noticed my worried look and put one arm around my shoulder.
"Of course I don't! I bet most people, Cough* Cough* the Slytherin team will have these brooms. The more people we have with this broom on our team, the better." I give her a curt nod. The Slytherin team always had the best brooms every year.
"Thanks, Mack."
We made our way to the back of the store to the counter and asked to buy two Nimbus 1000's separately. The clerk looked like Christmas had come early and hurriedly went to fetch the new brooms in storage. We both giggled until he came back with two perfectly wrapped brooms. We both went silent, eyeing them while we paid for the expensive brooms. After leaving the store clutching our brooms for dear life, our money bags left fairly lighter. We rushed towards the pub wanting to sit down, but I pulled Mack to the side quickly.
"Hey, I need to tell you something before we meet up with my parents." Mack nodded and I launched into my story about the boy in the bookstore. Once I finished, I was out of breath.
"Gee, he sounds like a real charmer.." She tried to cover her mouth while laughing.
"It's not funny! Once you see him.. you'll see what I mean." My cheeks felt hot. Gosh, I didn't even know the guy for crying out loud!
"Well if he really does go to Hogwarts then we will have to keep an eye out for him then, won't we?" She smiled at me, linked her arm in mine and we headed into the Leaky Cauldron.
I find my parents with little difficulty. The pub seemed to get a little busier than before. We snake through the many tables, set all our bags and brooms down and finally sit down.
"Well, you two look like you just ran a marathon! Good thing we already order you both butterbeer." My dad gave me a wink.
"Did you buy yourself a broom, Kara?" my mom said with a hard tone. I looked at her right in the eye.
"Yes mom, I did. And with my own money, I earned from my summer job. Just like I promised mom." She seemed to relax a little while Mack and I exchanged a glance. Both of us smiling.
We soon ordered food along with more butterbeer, and both Mack and I seemed to be a little tipsy. My parents both didn't seem to mind. My dad personally knew Tom who ran the pub and allowed him to buy us butterbeer. I was giggling with Mack when I felt eyes on my back. I turned around to see it was the boy from the bookstore with a group of guys passing through. Feeling more courage than before, I give him a small wave. He smiled, looked down and returned it. Oh my God! I turn back around to tap Mack on the shoulders.
"Look it's that guy!" She whipped her head in the direction I pointed in but looked confused. I turned and saw he was gone. Damn it! "Uh.. nevermind."
"Don't worry, I'll see him soon!" She patted me on the back, grinning.
After an hour or so of telling stories and laughing our heads off, we waited till Mack got picked up to head back home. As soon as our car pulled in the driveway, I ran out towards the backyard with my broom in hand. I ripped off the packaging to reveal a beautiful shiny Nimbus 1000. I swear I sat looking at it hover in the air for 5 minutes before finally getting on. By that time both my parents were sitting watching. The trees in the backyard aren't enormous but they cover most, but if I fly too high I could be caught. No one will see me now, would they? It's almost sunset. And frankly, I didn't care. I soared up high into the sky, falling in love with the feeling of a new broom. It was much faster than the Cleansweap Six, and I didn't get off for hours! Neither of my parents seemed to mind me flying out in the open. Probably both knowing it wouldn't stop me. My mom caught my attention with a wave and pointed inside, meaning they were going to bed. I wave back. I keep flying for who knows how long, pretending I was back at Hogwarts practicing Quidditch. I really can't wait to go back. I feel pretty confident I'll make the team again, that I'll love being Prefect and of course all my classes. Just imagining walking back in those hallways makes my heart feel warm. It's like a second home to me. I slowly fly back to the ground and land, getting off my broom. I walk into the house and see that its 12 am. Wow, time flys by when you're having fun! I smiled at my own pun and set my broom on the couch, finding the rest of my school supplies on it. I grab the back and make my way into the kitchen, stopping to get a glass of water and slowly make my way up the stairs. Trying not to wake up my parents. I slide through my door and close it soundlessly, with too much practice from when I was younger. I look in the mirror and cover my mouth with my hand to try and quiet my laughter. My braid was pretty much ruined by the hours of flying, with all my baby hairs sticking out. I pull my hair out of the braid and brush it. I change into my PJ's, pull out my charms books and get comfy in bed. I find myself reading for an hour before I turn off my lights and try to get some sleep. Thinking about the dark haired, blue eyed boy in the bookstore, I slowly drift off to sleep.